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Canada includes forest biomass tech in ‘clean’ tax credits: FPAC

“This decision marks a significant step forward to grow Canada’s forest bioeconomy and will encourage additional market use for low-grade wood...,” said FPAC president and CEO Derek Nighbor.


Nova Scotia forestry trust to fund sustainable logging equipment upgrades

The Ecologically Sustainable Forestry Equipment Program will provide grants up to $500,000 for businesses purchasing or upgrading harvesting equipment.


Sweden's AirForestry demonstrates drone's ability to lift a full tree

"Harvesting trees from above using drones was once thought impossible. Today, we're turning that vision into reality," said Mauritz Andersson, CTO and co-founder of AirForestry.


Alberta OHS investigating fatality at Weyerhaeuser in Grande Prairie, Alta.

Weyerhaeuser's Grande Prairie, Alta., lumber mill shut down following a fatality that is under investigation by the company and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety.


 
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New Delmhorst Moisture Meters – JX-20 and JX-30!

The JX-20 and JX-30 are the latest moisture meters in Delmhorst's Navigator™ family! Bringing lumber producers, flooring installers and inspectors professional-grade, accurate and versatile tools to perform your job confidently. The JX-30 features the Delmhorst EDGE™ App with expanded wood species, customizable settings, geotagging and data sharing from any location. For more information on Delmhorst’s full line of moisture meters and accessories visit our website at delmhorst.com or call 800-DELMHORST (335-6467).
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Timber titans: Northland Group’s expansion

In a strategic move that echoed their shared values, Northland Group acquired Western Archrib in June 2021, creating a partnership with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Read our latest sawmill profile on Northland Group. » Read More...
 
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Winter maintenance essentials

As temperatures begin to drop, there are a variety of key areas loggers should focus on, including adopting maintenance best practices, adjusting machine settings and checking in on parts and fluid levels to ensure they are ready to tackle the job at hand. » Read More...
 
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Spotlight on excellence: Laural Pedersen

Laural joined Woodtone Specialties three years ago from outside the forest industry and has completely overhauled the accounting, administration, and human resources functions of the engineered wood products business. » Read More...
 
 
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Limited supply keeps lumber prices higher: Madison’s

Forest products industry price guide newsletter Madison’s Lumber Reporter shares the weekly report on lumber prices. » Read More...

Forest Stewardship Council International searches for next director general

The Board of Directors of the Forest Stewardship Council has launched a global executive search for the next Director General for FSC. » Read More...

New U.S. home sales weaken in October: NAHB

Elevated mortgage rates that averaged 7.62 per cent in October per Freddie Mac, the highest rate since 2000, depressed buyer demand and pushed down new home sales in October. » Read More...

Paper Excellence donates $175K towards Nova Scotia wildfire recovery

The additional $175,000 contribution towards wildfire recovery efforts in Shelburne County follows its $25,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada Fires Appeal earlier in the year. » Read More...

 
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Call for speakers at the 2024 Women in Forestry Virtual Summit

The Women in Forestry Virtual Summit is welcoming speaker proposals to present at the fourth annual digital day of discussion around gender and diversity in the forest sector. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

21st Annual BC Natural Resources Forum

January 16, 2024 | Prince George, B.C. » Read More...

Forest Nova Scotia AGM 

February 6, 2024 | White Point, Nova Scotia » Read More...